Socialists and trade unions are called upon to secure workers’ rights amidst...
Social Europe & Jobs Speaking ahead of Labour Day on 1st of May, the Group leader of the Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament, Udo Bullmann, said: “On 1st of May we celebrate workers...
View ArticleExemption from punitive tariffs must not blind us to the damage done to...
Trade & SocietyThe Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament warn that a relief from prolonged EU exemption from US steel and aluminum tariffs should not deter attention from the US...
View ArticleClosing the gap between education and employment: Final conference of Learn2Work
Education The Learn2Work project recently held its final event in Brussels to present a new best practice for learning that is expected to bring closer the world of education to the industry’s needs...
View ArticleUdo Bullmann: Fabrizia Panzetti to lead my S&D advisory team in run-up to...
Public AffairsIn the light of the upcoming European elections and preparing for the end of the current mandate, S&D Group president Udo Bullmann is happy to announce the strengthening of his...
View ArticleEurope - 94% of all used tyres collected and treated in 2016
Innovation & EnterpriseBrussels, 2 May 2018 – ETRMA, the European Tyre and Rubber Manufacturers’ Association, has consolidated Used Tyre (UTs) management data for 2016 covering 32 countries (EU28,...
View ArticleUnclear career paths threatening the future finance talent in the public...
Euro & FinancePublic AffairsYoung finance professionals in the public sector are in the dark about their future due to a lack of transparent career paths, finds a new report from ACCA (the...
View ArticleS&Ds disappointed with the EU Commission’s proposal on MFF; this is not...
Euro & FinanceFollowing today’s presentation of the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) by the European Commission, the S&D Group expressed its concerns for a MFF proposal that marks some...
View ArticleArcelorMittal: Europe’s strategic industrial assets must be preserved, not...
Social Europe & Jobs ArcelorMittal announced its proposal to divest major industrial assets by selling off its plants in Romania (Galati), Czech Republic (Ostrava), Luxembourg (Dudelange), Italy...
View ArticleBladder cancer patients call for action and awareness
Health & ConsumersA coalition of people affected by bladder cancer is calling for a drive to change attitudes towards bladder cancer and to increase awareness of the disease.The European Cancer...
View ArticleThe Commission’s pragmatic approach for the MFF must include a strong...
Euro & Finance The European Commission has unveiled today its proposal for the upcoming EU Multiannual Financial Framework. Commenting on the proposal, Valeria Ronzitti, CEEP General Secretary,...
View ArticleBudget proposal prioritises youth but lacks ambition
Euro & Finance Today the European Commission released its proposal for a European budget for the next seven years.PES president Sergei Stanishev said:"The Commission's budget proposal is now on the...
View ArticleS&D Group rejects the words of President Abbas on the Holocaust
Global EuropeThe S&D Group condemns the speech given by the Palestinian president, in which he made unacceptable remarks concerning the origins of the Holocaust. S&D Group vice-president...
View ArticleS&Ds: The fight against customs fraud is the first crucial battle to...
Euro & FinanceThe protection of EU financial interests (PIF) is essential to guarantee the good management of public money and serve the interests of EU citizens. In this year’s report drafted by...
View ArticleS&Ds: member states must act to protect child migrants
Social Europe & JobsDuring a debate in the European Parliament in Brussels, S&D MEPs today urged EU member states to do more to protect child migrants arriving in Europe. Caterina Chinnici MEP,...
View ArticleAnimals should be spared cruel tests by the cosmetic industry, says S&D MEP...
Health & ConsumersIn many countries outside of Europe, animals are still submitted to painful experiments to produce new lipsticks or shampoos. Rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, rats and mice are...
View ArticleIndependent press is essential for a functioning democracy; the EU must do...
Justice & Home AffairsThe European Parliament today backed a report calling for the EU to do more to protect journalists and independent media in the EU. The report was voted on world press freedom...
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